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How Auroras Work
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An aurora is a light phenomenon caused by solar winds interacting with the Earth's magnetic field. Learn more about auroras.
How Three-Way Switches Work
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You probably have at least one light that is controlled by two separate switches -- either switch can turn it on or off. Find out how the light knows what to do with two sources of input.
How Fluorescent Lamps Work
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You see fluorescent lighting all over the place -- in offices, homes, stores, dressing rooms. But there's a certain mystery to it. Find out what's going on inside these glowing tubes!
How Warp Speed Works
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Warp speed would enable you to travel faster than the speed of light. Learn about warp speed and whether it's a scientific possibility or just a sci-fi dream.
How Mirages Work
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You're driving down the road on a sunny day, and you see a puddle of water coming up. You look again and it's gone! What happened? You'll be able to answer that question if you read our miraculous mirage article.
How does the lighter in a BBQ grill work?
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A BBQ lighter uses something called piezoelectricity to generate a nice spark that lights the grill. Learn how the lighter in a BBQ works.
The Science of Shade: Unlocking Photochromic Lenses
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How can my glasses change from transparent, when I'm inside, to dark when I go outdoors?
Are You the Sun or the Moon Based on Your Personality?
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When your light shines on the world, is it blinding or is it subtle? Tell us all about your personality, and we'll let you know how you light up the sky. Are you more like the sun or the moon?
Ghostly, Adorable Dumbo Octopus Spotted by Deep Sea Rover
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HowStuffWorks shines a light into the deep ocean to look at the Dumbo octopus.
How Dimmer Switches Work
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A regular light switch takes care of off and on. A dimmer switch handles off, on and everything in between. Find out what this clever switch does with electrical current.